Alexander William Doniphan
American attorney and soldier
Alexander William Doniphan was a 19th-century American attorney, soldier and politician from Missouri who is best known today as the man who prevented the summary execution of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day... Wikipedia
Born: July 9, 1808, Mason County, KY
Died: August 8, 1887 (age 79 years), Richmond, MO
Known for: Sparing Joseph Smith's life; Author Kearny code
Parent(s): Joseph and Anne Fowke (née Smith) Doniphan
Education: Augusta College
Nationality: American
Battles/wars: Heatherly War; 1838 Mormon War;